Posts Tagged ‘discipline’

I’m BACK!!!

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Hello Everyone,

I am back! I’ve been very busy the past two months and hope I haven’t lost anyone along the way. I had a parent recently ask me about the typical program that we follow at Sun Stars & Moon daycare and thought I would share it with all of you as well.

As I have mentioned in previous blogs, all of our activities are tailored to the child’s age & skill level. All of the staff is focused when working with the children making sure we are providing quality care.

Our daily program varies, but mainly consists of breakfast, pre-school reading, writing, thinking skills, am/pm snacks, play-time (weather permitting), story time and art & crafts.

We are constantly working on listening and motor skills, as well as, social-emotional development. We find that simply having fun is a great way to incorporate healthy life skills. So we dance, blow bubbles, play in the sand, hoola hoop, play in the water, cook, do puppet shows and plant flowers.

We also love to get new ideas from our families and friends so please email me with any thing you feel would be fun for all our children do learn and do. Stay in touch!

Be well,

Lisa Jones

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How do you DISCIPLINE your child?

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

It’s important to know that babies/children are naturally curious and they easily give into temptation. For children under 2 years of age we find eliminating the appeal is the best way to redirect the child’s attention. If it’s too late and they are already moving toward something unacceptable say no, but use a calm voice first. A firm voice can appear to gain the desired response, but your child is really reacting to your emotions. Be consistent and try a calm voice.

You are the parent and the one in control, although I know it doesn’t always feel that way. Try to be clear when disciplining and explain why you are doing what you are and what you expect going forward. Get in the habbit and start doing this early on in your child’s life. Never hit, spank, or slap a child of any age. The message you are sending is that physical behavior is acceptable.

Our children are developing at these young ages and can’t make the connection or difference between their behavior and physical punishment. Pain will be the only emotion they feel.

So please don’t forget that children learn by what you do. Be a role-model and set the right standards.

Please share with us your discipline techniques. Also, there are several resources out there to help guide us parents. Even if you are on your 2nd, 3rd and so on you too can learn something helpful.

If you have any questions feel free to email me. ~Lisa

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